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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,913.88, 38,909.70 and 14,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,913.88, 38,909.70 and 14,833.08 is: 22,271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,913.88 : 38,909.70 = 14,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,913.88/38,909.70 = 14,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,913.88x = 38,909.70 × 14,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,913.88x = 577,150,692.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,150,692.88/25,913.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,271.87

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